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Catalog/Drama/The Story of Mankind
The Story of Mankind poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.8 / 100
1957·Drama / Fantasy / Sci-Fi·1h 40m

THE STORY OF MANKIND

“The whole story of men and their women from Creation to now!”

The devil and the spirit of mankind argue as to whether or not humanity is ultimately good or evil.

Above the Line
Irwin Allen·DirectorIrwin Allen·WriterCharles Bennett·WriterNicholas Musuraca·Director of PhotographyPaul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerGene Palmer·Editor
Cast
Ronald Colman·The Spirit of ManHedy Lamarr·Joan of ArcGroucho Marx·Peter MinuitHarpo Marx·Sir Isaac NewtonChico Marx·MonkVirginia Mayo·CleopatraAgnes Moorehead·Queen Elizabeth IVincent Price·Mr. Scratch / The DevilPeter Lorre·NeroCharles Coburn·Hippocrates
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Irwin Allen·Director
Writing· 3
Irwin Allen·WriterCharles Bennett·WriterHenrik Van Loon·Novel
Camera· 1
Nicholas Musuraca·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Gene Palmer·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Paul Sawtell·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Irwin Allen·ProducerGeorge E. Swink·Associate ProducerIrwin Allen·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
59.8
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Epic, Historical, Solemn
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a man with a long white beard and a red robe standing with his arms raised, framed by a dark border. He is positioned against a dark bac”

historicaldrama
Key Elements
Man In RobeMountain Rock Formation
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
6/10
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